du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), received the “Smart Data Excellence Award” for the telecommunications category at the ninth edition of the Smart Data Summit Plus & Awards 2022 for its bold commitment to data excellence.
The award was given to Jasim Al Awadi, Head of Government & Key Accounts Segment at du, under the theme “Big Data, Artificial Intelligence & Analytics: Powering a Stronger Digital Economy for the MENA Region,” for the telco’s ambitious contribution to the emancipation of the Arab Vision for the Digital Economy.
Du was praised for its ambitious ICT product and service provision in the region after receiving the award. In conjunction with digital transformation efforts, du successfully inspired enterprises to embark on their digital maturity journey by implementing cutting-edge technologies and solutions throughout their organization. Du has actively strengthened government and industries ahead of the digital curve by embracing innovative technology both internally and externally.
The 9th Smart Data Summit Plus & Awards gathered over 400 senior data, AI, and analytics leaders from the MENA region under one roof to explore technological advancements and network.